Vistra Corp.

Instrument Electrician Technician

Vistra Corp.$104K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent apprenticeship completion
  • 4 years of experience in instrument and electrical maintenance, preferably in a power plant
  • Working knowledge of mathematics and physics are necessary
  • Documentation of instrument and electrical experience required
  • Ability to work with small, precise parts with patience
  • Basic computer skills for maintenance tasks
  • Physical capability to climb ladders, lift heavy loads, and work in various environments (heights, enclosed spaces, near water)
  • Willingness to work overtime and shifts as needed
  • Successful completion of Plant Operator Selection System required for consideration

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair electric and electronic control circuitry
  • Calibrate and repair process instrumentation
  • Interpret technical drawings and manuals
  • Rig and position heavy equipment when required
  • Perform maintenance on AC/DC motors, transformers, generators, and HVAC systems
  • Operate necessary tools and test equipment for repairs
  • Complete any additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family
  • Opportunity for overtime hours
  • Hands-on experience with a diverse range of electrical systems and equipment
  • Access to a supportive team from Maintenance and Operations Supervision
  • Potential career growth within the Illinois Power Generating Company
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Instrument/ Electrical Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor and is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all process instruments, controls, computers, PLCs and electrical systems at the Newton facility.

Job Description

The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors, breakers (120v 1- phase to 4160v 3-phase), transformers, power supplies, fiber optics, generators, plant lighting, plant telephone and paging systems, and HVAC equipment. The successful candidate shall be able to perform process instrumentation calibration and repair, interpret drawings and instruction manuals and perform rigging as necessary to move, lift and position heavy equipment. This position requires excellent troubleshooting skills as well as the ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner. This position requires the use of manual, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical tools and test equipment as well as the ability to operate motorized lift trucks and overhead cranes. This role will pay $50.10 per hour. Role is also eligible for Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family members.

The Instrument/ Electrical Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor and is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all process instruments, controls, computers, PLCs and electrical systems at the Newton facility.

Responsibilities:
Troubleshoots and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors, breakers (120v 1-phase to 4160v 3-phase), transformers, power supplies, fiber optics, generators, plant lighting, plant telephone and paging systems, and HVAC equipment
  • Perform process instrumentation calibration and repair
  • Interpret drawings and instruction manuals and perform rigging as necessary to move
  • Lift, Operate, and position heavy equipment
  • Perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements:
  • Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent completion of an approved apprenticeship program
  • 48 months (4 years) experience in instrument and electrical maintenance in a power plant or heavy industry (Power Plant experience preferred)
  • Possess a working knowledge of mathematics and physics
  • Must provide documentation to support their instrument and electrical experience
  • Possess patience and ability to exercise care when working with small and precision parts
  • Must possess basic computer skills needed to perform job functions as needed in a computer based maintenance system.
  • Ability to climb ladders, lift and carry heavy loads
  • Ability to work in areas involving heights, enclosed spaces, and near or above water
  • Must be available and willing to work overtime, and ability to work shift work
  • All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.


Job Family
Plant Operations

Company
Illinois Power Generating Company

Locations
Newton, Illinois

Illinois

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, Vistra Energy was ranked as the 756th-largest public company in the world. The company owns the Moss Landing Power Plant in California which currently contains the largest battery energy storage system in the world. In 2016, Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, emerged from Chapter 11. TCEH was then rebranded as Vistra Energy. Vistra acquired Dynegy in 2018. In 2019, Ambit Energy was acquired, resulting in a 32% residential market share in ERCOT, with NRG Energy as its largest competitor. It also acquired Crius Energy in 2019.
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